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June 18, 2012

• 40 die as terrorists, rioters set Kaduna, Zaria on fire
  
  Governor imposes 24-hour curfew
  Blasts spoil Father’s Day celebration in Aso Rock
  Rioters attack Daily Independent photographer
  Ex-minister, others urge stick, carrot style
  IT was another dark Sunday yest...Read more...

• Govt gets Dana Air crash report
  
  Contaminated aviation fuel raises fresh safety worries
  THE Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has submitted the preliminary report of its investigation of the June 3, 2012 DANA AIR aircraft crash to t...Read more...
   

• APGA denies merger talks with ACN, CPC
  
  THE All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) yesterday denied that it was holding talks aimed at alliance/merger with the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) or any o...Read more...
   

• 25 killed, 3 churches bombed in Kaduna, Zaria •24 hrs curfew imposed •Jonathan sad, reluctant to talk at church service
  AGAIN, many worshippers died while an unspecified number of people were injured in Kaduna State on Sunday, when suicide bombers attacked three different churches in Kaduna metropolis and Zaria. Read more...
   

• Lawangate: Police demand for call log between Otedola, Lawan
  THE Special Anti-Fraud Unit commissioned by the Inspector General of Police to investigate the $3 million bribery scandal rocking the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the oil subsidy probe has written formally to MTN to provide it with the call log between Honourable Farouk Lawan and business mogul, Femi Otedola, wherein Lawan allegedly demanded for $3 million before the sum of $620,000 was given to him as part payment. Read more...
   

• Nigeria’s political class need to learn from Awo’s ideals -TY Danjuma
  
  Yeye Oodua, Chief (Mrs) HID Awolowo (second right); Lieutenant-General Theophilus Danjuma (retd), second left; Ambassador (Dr) Tokunbo Awolowo Dosumu (left); Senator Daisy Danjuma (middle) and Hajia Hassan Katsina, during a courtesy visit led by Danjuma to Chief (Mrs) Awolowo at her residence in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, on Sunday. Photo: D’Toyin.
  A former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Defence, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Danjuma (retd) has counselled the country’s political class to imbibe the ideals and political philosophy of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, for the progress of the citizens and the country. Read more...
   

• EKSIEC: Fayemi appeals against judgment
  Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has filed an appeal against an Ado Ekiti High court order that he should reinstate the members of the state Independent Electoral Commission (EKSIEC) he sacked in October 2010 shortly after he assumed office. Read more...
   

• Guber race: Kwara ACN in dilemma over 2015 standard-bearer •As Belgore, Lai Mohammed divide party
  THE Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara State has commenced the struggle for the governorship ticket for the 2015 general election. Read more...
   

• 72 Killed In Kaduna, Zaria Bombings, Reprisal Attacks
  
  Just when they were about to say “Amen” to church announcements, they heard a loud sound emanating from a Honda Civic, Toyota Sienna and...Read more...
   

• Online Churches Flourish Amid Rising Insecurity
  
  In times past, Christians looked forward to Sunday, the day set aside for worship. Everyone-men, women and children-reserved their best...Read more...
   

• Suicide Bomber Disguised As A Woman – Survivor
  Speaking to LEADERSHIP at the premises of the bombed Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Wusasa, Zaria, one of the local security...Read more...
   

• 24 dead, 130 injured in Kaduna mayhem
  
  Shalom Church Trikaniya, Kaduna, scene of the bomb explosion yesterday
  It was another orgy of violence yesterday in Kaduna as three churches were hit by suicide bombers in a coordinated attack. Read more...
   

• $3m bribery scandal: Tambuwal snubs IG
  
  Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
  Apparently aware of surreptitious moves to rope him in the $3m bribery scam ravaging the House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee on fuel subsidy regime, the Speaker, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, may have decided to distance himself from the $620, 000 bribe money. Read more...

• NAMA denies light failure as British Airways overshoots
  
  Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah
  Tragedy was at the weekend averted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as a British Airways aircraft overshot the taxiway owing to failure of the airfield lighting on the runway. But the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Mr. Nnamdi Udoh, denied that the failure of the airfield lighting at the airport was responsible for the incident. It was learnt that a BA’s Boeing 747 aircraft had arrived at the Abuja airport at 5:15a.m. on Saturday, but as the pilot was trying to taxi the aircraft to the apron, the airfield lighting on the runway packed up, which forced the pilot to overshoot the taxiway. Read more...

• NSE presidency: Dangote’s election in order – Appeal Court
  
  The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has allowed appeal filed by business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, against the judgement of Justice Muhammed Liman of a Federal High Court, Lagos. ... Read more...
   

• Shareholder sues CBN over Cecilia Ibru’s N191bn assets
  
  President of Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria, PSAN, Boniface Okezie, has instituted a suit before a Federal High Court, Lagos asking for an order compelling the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to publicise how it managed about N191 billion assets seized from the former Managing Director of Oceanic Bank, Mrs. Cecilia Ibru. ... Read more...
   

• SEC explains redeployment of workers
  •Acting DG resumes today
  AN explanation came yesterday from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying that 17 of its workers redeployed last week were “idle in their former positions.” B...Read more...
   

• Why Nigeria’s economy is failing, by Gowon, others
  
  NIGERIA'S former Head of State, Dr Yakubu Gowon ha...
   

• Shell’s power plant delivers 10GW electricity
  EFFORTS by the Federal Government to achieve stable power supply received a boost at the weekend, when the Afam VI combined cycle power plant delivered 10 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity into the national grid. Read more...
   

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• From The University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University: An Unforced Error by an error-prone President!
  The changing of the University of Lagos name to Moshood Abiola University seems to us an unforced error by a President who is willing to use all means to secure a second term, and he thinks the way to securing it is through the people of the South West! It seems to us that this president has no clue about the psyche of an average South Westerner, and we predict this latest act is also the reason why we think he has destroyed his chance to a second term in this zone.  NigerianNews Editorial | more editorial

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• Frisky Larr's Current Column
  
  Is Oshiomole getting too desperate in Edo State?
  by Frisky Larr
  Within the past two months, Nigerians have witnessed not less than ten media headlines reporting the alarm raised by Governor Adams Oshiomole over impending electoral manipulations in Edo state. Each time, he is accusing the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the forthcoming gubernatorial election in that state coming up in July 2012. He raised the alarm the loudest, when he narrowly escaped death from a traffic mishap, in which a tractor reportedly ran into a vehicle in his convoy traveling to Benin en route from a political event. NigerianNews Special
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• Atsar Terver's Current Column
  ECHOES:Commentary on burning public issues
  
  Mrs. Johnson’s Gaffe on President Jonathan
  by Atsar Terver
  One of the biggest jokes of the year is the recent publication by Times Magazine in which Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was named among the 100 most influential persons in the world. One thing I must admit upfront is that being, the President over a country of over 160million people, who are directly affected by decisions taken by him and Nigeria being an oil producing country whose policies affect the global energy market, every Nigerian President automatically qualifies to be named an influential person. But that is just where Jonathan’s qualification ends. Any further criteria that relates to leadership performance, Integrity, anti-corruption, good governance, transparency, promotion of social welfare and respect for human rights and the rule of law must be watered down below the barest minimum standards for him to qualify NigerianNews Special
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• M O Welcome's Current Column
  
  Menizibeya Osain Welcomer's Current Column
  Employing A Super-Multimodal System, Avoiding The Usual Business, No Negotiations, Plus…
  by Menizibeya Osain Welcome.

  • Know where they are; Lash them when they move
  • High precision intelligence gathering techniques
  • Sanitation of the system  
  • Use option F

  The weakness and corruption in local intelligence gathering have been the major causes of the Boko Haram success. Nevertheless, there is always a solution. The terrorist group can be tracked down, and get their wings ripped off. Modern knowledge and technology provide the secrets for a high-standard intelligence gathering system. Here are some points to consider.   NigerianNews Special |Read more articles by Welcome

• Theo I Ogune's Special Column
  
  Theo I Ogune's Current Column
  The Sorrows of the Nigerian Supreme Court
  by Theo Ikes Ogune, Esquire
  Today, while everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of discussing the change of Unilag’s name, I prefer to revisit an old and now very familiar friend: the Nigerian judiciary.  For one thing, the Unilag name change is only a superficial expression of the larger issue of executive power, which is more substantively linked to judicial malfeasance.  I really understand the beef with the change, believe me, but people should care more about the poor state of the education at the university than its name. So I prefer to talk about the Nigerian judiciary.  Just this April, James Ibori went to prison in Britain because he stole money from Delta State.  We all hewed and hawed for about a minute and then went about our business.  What got lost in translation was the opportunity to address a very nagging problem in Nigeria, which is the absolute failure of the country’s judiciary. NigerianNews Special |Read more articles by Ogune

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• AN INTERVIEW WITH Former Governor Donald Duke of Cross River
  NigerianNews Interview Series
  
  Fmr Gov Donald Duke
  "Those that are now fanning themselves out to serve on the platform of PDP, and now appear to be the solution to the problem of Nigeria, are indeed the problem of Nigeria. The problem cannot all of a sudden turn out to be the solution. I have problem with that. To me Nigeria is sacrosanct, PDP is not." NigerianNews Interview click here

• AN INTERVIEW WITH CHIEF OJO MADUEKWE, THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER IN PRESIDENT UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA’S CABINET
  
  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ojo Maduekwe, was recently in the United States as a participant in the 'Nigeria Meets The World Conference' organized by ThisDay, and the United Nations General Assembly session. He spoke exclusively with NNews at the New York Millennium Plaza. NigerianNews Interview

• Leadership Failure: Nigerians Are Walking Prisoners In Austria
  Report by Uzoma Ahamefule
  Mr President Sir, members of the honourable national Assembly and House of Reps, the foreign Affairs Minister and fellow Nigerians, when one extends hands of friendship it is natural that one has exposed oneself to danger. Today not only that I have extended those hands of friendship but I have equally once more exposed my emotions and love to public ridicule and attack because of my affection for Nigeria. NNEWS Correspondent | Read more reports

• THE CORE QUESTIONS (PART 1)
  
  by Pastor Biodun Coker
  In the heart of every person in every nation are some questions seeking for answers. The searches for answers take people to covens, mountains and valleys. NigerianNews Religious Special | Read more articles by Coker

• Practice Forgiveness: A Powerful Tool to Open the Door of God's Blessings
  
  by Minister Ayodele Mobolurin
  The goal of forgiveness is restoration. Restoration of your peace of mind and restoration of a broken relationship. The second goal may not be possible, because the other party does not want to put away the contention. However, the first is achievable, since it depends only on one party to the contentious issue. Forgiveness is a powerful tool for restoring your peace of mind.  You are at peace even with those that consider you an enemy. The scripture commands forgiveness  NigerianNews Religious Special |  Read more articles by Prof Mobolurin

• THE POWER OF REDEMPTION: THE JOY OF GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS (Part 1)
  
  by Pastor Joseph Idowu
  Introduction
  In John 3: 16 and 17 we read “For God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” . NigerianNews Religious Special | Read more articles by Pastor Idowu

• OLUSEGUN MIMIKO: THE PHYSICIAN AS A PATIENT
  by 'Kunle Falowo
  The very first time I came across the word “leukemia” the patient was a Medical Doctor, now I am amazed at how derisive I was with my unspoken reaction. “Is he not supposed to be a physician? Knowing the symptoms and dealing with them before he becomes ill?” Reality of life most often do not follow logic, the advantage of medical training and pragmatic views aided by the experience of practice all succumb to any kind of illness if and when they come calling. Then the Doctor becomes the one in need, no longer the one to run to for help. One funny twist about that is: when the sickness is more of psychological, treatment is hard, as the patient must first admit he has the problem and surrenders himself for proper treatment. Who will take ‘pragmatic men of power’ down from their high horses to have the time and inclination of giving due cognizance to social morality? (if I may rephrase K. B. Clark’s statement). How do we bring the one living on the ivory tower back to the reality of their psychosocial state?. NigerianNews Guest Column | Read more Guest Columns articles

• ₪a wa o. Anoda ds signal: I just received confirmation that this is true!
  Lana Onafuye.
  Pls read: Is there any way of getting confirmation about news I'm just getting that the Dana plane was distressed for a while but could not make an emergency landing because the airspace was closed for 2 hours for - the Presidential Jet carrying Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan. Read more...

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• Kannywood Is Key To Nigeria Entertainment Industry – Dila
  Mohammad Rabi’u Rikadawa, aka Dila, is one of the big names in Kannywood. In this exclusive chat with AL-AMIN CIROMA, the movie star spoke...Read more...
   

• Genevieve fetes Chimamanda
  
  Nollywood top actress, Genevieve Nnaji, will feature in the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie’s  novel, ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’. Read more...
   

• Around and about Nollywood
  
  Seminar on copyright in audiovisual industry ends ...Read more...
   

• Nollywood has derailed –Okey Bakassi
  
  Okechukwu Anthony Oyegbule is a motivational comedian and movie actor, who has dabbled in politics in his home state of Imo. Friday Flavour occupied his space in this interview where he told TERH AGBEDEH about his future plans since his return to showbiz.... Read more...
   

• You need patience to make it in acting –Orhorha
  
  Is he really deaf and dumb? For people who admire Jude Orhorha, that is what readily comes to their minds when they meet the Warri, Delta state-born actor cum comedian; but he is not. It is just a character (Gbenro), which he has so well interpreted in a sitcom, Fuji House of Commotion, from the stable of Amaka Igwe Productions... Read more...
   

• Nollywood pays better than Kannywood – Hauwa Maina
  She’s appeared in a couple of Nollywood movies after attaining superstar status in Kannywood, but Hauwa Maina says the English-speaking Nigerian movies attract a bigger payday. Weekend Magazine cornered her for a chat on her iconic role as Queen Amina of Zazzau, family life and many others. Excerpts: Read more...
   

• ‘Only a real man can approach me’
  
  Amina Ndim may not ring bell in the minds of movie lovers. However, she is one of the upcoming actresses who knows her onions and has created a niche for herself by the way she interprets her roles. Amina, who says she is a Nigerian, is the fourth child among six siblings. In this interview with Saturday Sun, she talks about her life and challenges in the industry. | Read more...
   

• Star actress, Monalisa Chinda lands N30m endorsement deal
  
  Multi million Naira endorsement deals are currently flying left, right and centre in Nollywood with most of the stars involved smiling heavily to the banks with mouth watering offers. | Read more...
   

• AGN commences Nollywood mega city projcet
  
  For doubting Thomases who may think that nothing good can come out of Actors Guild of Nigeria, they have to brace up to the fact that the proposed Nollywood City project have commenced. | Read more...
   

• Day Soyinka led Nollywood’s invasion of Kenya
  It was an invasion that will not be forgotten in a hurry. The street of Nairobi, capital city of Kenya, was literally taken over by Nigerian movie stars, who had come in droves to showcase the magic of | Read more...
   

• I love Nigerian men but ... - Yvonne Nelson
  
  I’m not dating Jim Iyke BENJAMIN NJOKU With a superb  body and sexy long legs, Yvonne Nelson is one actress to behold. A popular face in Ghollywood, ...Read more...
   

• NDLEA places 9 Nollywood stars on watch-list
  It is no longer news that celebrated comic act, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as Baba Suwe was arrested on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine out of the country. What is, however, of interest to many now is that cocaine is yet to be found in his system. The actor, whose career spans over two decades was arrested on his way to France | Read more...
   

• Heralding a Nollywood Project
  
  Nigeria and Nollywood are strange bed-fellows. Perhaps, not so strange since Nollywood is a product of the Nigerian media content. It only follows that a multitude of genetic traits travel from mother Nigeria through the cinematic veins of Nollywood Read more...
   

• Nollywood gave Nigeria identity –Keppy Bassey
  
  Popular actor, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, is one of the pioneer stars in Nollywood. The Akwa Ibom State-born actor is also a talk-show host and producer. He studied Linguistics and holds a second degree | Read more
   

• Shan George blasts Silverbird
  
  Veteran Nollywood screen goddess, Shan George, is fuming and blowing hot. She is angry with president of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, ver his alleged comment that any movie not premiered | Read more...
   

• My man, my marriage –Ini Edo
  
  Ini Edo is tired. Very tired. The actress, who lit the screen with her presence, confessed she’s tired of doing same of the same movies. “I am taking a stand against bad jobs,” she said. | Read more...
   

• Presidency, Filmmakers Dialogue On Fortune Of Nollywood
  THE Presidency at the weekend, in Lagos, appealed to practitioners in the Nigerian film sector to use their craft and resources to help redefine the image of the country, especially at this time that ...TheGuardian

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